Upcoming Groups
Women's Grief Therapy Group
Group Therapy for Life Transitions
Transitioning through significant life changes can feel isolating, but group therapy in Baltimore offers a powerful alternative. Whether you're facing the death of a partner, divorce, career shifts, relocation, or empty nest syndrome, our women's group provides connection through shared experiences.
The Healing Power of Group Connection
Group therapy offers a unique blend of personalized inner exploration and validation through shared experience. As a Baltimore licensed therapist specializing in IFS therapy, I create a safe container for authentic healing within a supportive community.
In this intimate, supportive environment, we focus on aspects of yourself affected by loss, allowing you to slow down and cultivate awareness of your internal parts. This process increases confidence while fostering meaningful connections with fellow group members.
What to Expect in Our Group
Experiential format based on Internal Family Systems methodology
Professionally led meditations and parts language exploration
Structured check-ins and intention-setting
Parts mapping and sculpting exercises
Activities tailored to individual readiness
The healing experience of being recognized and validated
No prior experience with IFS therapy is necessary.
Group Details
Dates:June 20th - Nov 21st
Time: Biweekly Fridays at 12:00-1:30 pm
Location:
Helia in Roland Park
314 Wyndhurst Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
Size: Limited to 5 participants
Insurance: Superbill provided for out-of-network reimbursement
Facilitated by Julia Stephenson, LCPC
Level 2 Internal Family Systems Trained Therapist
Trained in IFS Group Therapy - Creating Healing Circles with Chris Burris
Trained in Trauma and Dissociation through the ISSTD - Level II
Certified in TF-CBT
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200)
Extensive experience leading psychodynamic, mentalization-based, DBT, and CBT groups at Sheppard Pratt's Trauma Disorders and Eating Disorders Units, and Ashley Addiction Treatment
Weekend Wellness Group
Weekend Wellness Group
Discover the healing power of community through open-topic Internal Family Systems therapy every other Sunday
Nurture Your Well-being on the Weekend
A flexible, supportive space for exploration and healing using the Internal Family Systems approach
The Weekend Wellness Group offers a unique opportunity to engage in IFS therapy in Baltimore in a flexible, community-oriented setting. Unlike topic-specific groups, this open format allows participants to bring their current challenges and explore them through the lens of Internal Family Systems.
A Different Kind of Sunday Self-Care
This biweekly gathering creates space for authentic connection, personal exploration, and collective healing. As a Baltimore therapist trained in Creating Healing Circles, I guide the group through a structure that balances individual needs with community support.
Each session adapts to what participants bring, making this ideal for those who want the benefits of group therapy with the flexibility to work on various aspects of their lives.
Through guided meditations, parts language exercises, and compassionate witnessing, you'll develop a deeper relationship with your internal system while benefiting from the collective wisdom and support of the group.
What Makes This Group Unique
Open-topic format allows for working with your most present concerns
Weekend timing creates space for reflection before the new week begins
Biweekly schedule offers consistency without overwhelming your calendar
Flexible structure adapts to the needs of participants in each session
Small group size (maximum 5 participants) ensures individual attention
IFS-based approach helps identify and work with the parts of self activated in your current life
Group Details
Starts: Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
Schedule: Biweekly on Sundays at 2:00 PM
Duration: 90 minutes per session
Location:
Helia in Roland Park
314 Wyndhurst Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
Cost: $75 per session (superbill provided for out-of-network reimbursement)
What to Expect in Each Session
Centering Practice
Each session begins with a guided meditation to help you arrive fully, connect with your body, and access your Self energy – the compassionate core of the IFS model.
Check-in & Intention Setting
Share what's present for you today and set an intention for your group experience. This helps orient the session and creates accountability for your personal work.
Guided Exploration
Using various IFS techniques like parts mapping, visualization, and dialogue work, we'll explore the themes and challenges that emerge from the group.
Witnessing & Reflection
Experience the healing power of being seen and validated by others. Group members share reflections and connections from their own experience in a supportive way.
Integration & Closing
Consolidate insights and learning through a closing practice that helps you carry the benefits of the session into your daily life.
Is This Group Right for You?
The Weekend Wellness Group is ideal for individuals who:
Seek Flexibility
Want the benefits of group work without committing to a specific theme or focus area
Value Weekend Time
Prefer weekend sessions that allow for reflection before the new week begins
Desire Community
Wish to connect with others in a meaningful way while doing personal growth work
Want IFS Experience
Are curious about Internal Family Systems and want to experience it in a group setting
Schedule a Pre-Group Consultation
Facilitated by Julia Stephenson, LCPC
Level 2 Internal Family Systems Trained Therapist
Trained in IFS Group Therapy - Creating Healing Circles with Chris Burris
Trained in Trauma and Dissociation through the ISSTD - Level II
Certified in TF-CBT
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200)
Extensive experience leading therapeutic groups at Sheppard Pratt and Ashley Addiction Treatment
Breaking Addictive Cycles Group Therapy
Breaking Addictive Cycles
Unburdening Shame Through Internal Family Systems Group Therapy
"Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change." ― Brené Brown
Beyond Behavior: Healing the Parts That Drive Addiction
Impulsive behaviors are often attempts to self-soothe. They usually stem from and create further shame, establishing a cycle that feels difficult to break. After many attempts to swear off and failing, some worry or start to believe they can't change. This is compounded by a culture that pathologizes certain behaviors while praising willpower and self-control.
However, these behaviors often make sense when considering someone's lived experience. As a Baltimore therapist specializing in IFS therapy, I understand that the path to healing lies not in fighting against these behaviors, but in understanding their protective purpose.
A Different Approach to Recovery
This group therapy in Baltimore is committed to your self-agency and is not focused on abstinence, but instead on creating inner harmony to decrease reactive internal dynamics. We work with the parts of self involved in addictive patterns, understanding their protective intentions while unburdening the shame that fuels the cycle.
In a supportive and intimate environment, we focus on the aspects of yourself affected by shame, allowing you to slow down and cultivate awareness of your inner world using IFS parts language and techniques.
What to Expect in Our Group
Experiential format rooted in Internal Family Systems
Professionally led meditations
Structured check-ins and intention-setting
Parts mapping to understand internal patterns
Sculpting exercises to visualize your internal system
Activities tailored to your individual readiness
Healing validation from others on similar journeys
No prior experience with IFS therapy necessary
Group Details
Dates: Sept 12 - January 16th
Time: Biweekly - Fridays at 2:30-4:00 pm
Location:
Helia in Roland Park
314 Wyndhurst Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210
Size:Limited to 5 participants
Insurance: Superbill provided for out-of-network reimbursement
Facilitated by Julia Stephenson, LCPC
Level 2 Internal Family Systems Trained Therapist
Trained in IFS Group Therapy - Creating Healing Circles with Chris Burris
Trained in Trauma and Dissociation through the ISSTD - Level II
Certified in TF-CBT
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200)
Extensive experience leading groups at Sheppard Pratt Psychiatric Hospital (Trauma and Eating Disorders Units) and Ashley Addiction Treatment